Zoe just bought a bunch of CDs and wants to know the range of the prices she paid for them. Follow along and learn how to find the range of a data set by simply subtracting the largest and smallest numbers. Guided and independent practice problems provide learners an opporutunity to demonstrate their understanding of this data analysis technique. Include this resource as a supplement to whole class instruction or provide as an independent learning activity if classroom technology permits.

Concepts

data analysis, range, central tendency, statistics

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Additional Tags

range, statistics, data analysis, math

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Pros

• The process for finding the range of a data set is clearly modeled
• A variety of contexts are provided for finding the range of a data set
• The step-by-step presentation and Try It! practice problems are printable

Cons

• Additional scaffoling may be required to support all learners

Common Core

6.SP.A.2 6.SP.A.3 6.SP.B.5.a 6.SP.B.5.c MP4 MP6